The Bruins probably aren’t making it to the NCAA tournament. However, a strong finish to conference play and a couple wins in the Pac-12 tournament could help UCLA men’s basketball secure an invite to the National Invitational Tournament – a competition comprised of the 32 schools who came closest to making the cut. While it […]
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Behind multiple comebacks, UCLA men’s tennis overcomes Grand Canyon
The Bruins’ lineup against the Antelopes didn’t contain any returning players from last year’s starting team. No. 23 UCLA men’s tennis (5-4) defeated Grand Canyon (6-3) by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Though the Bruins’ starting lineup did boast two nonfreshmen – junior Ben Goldberg and redshirt sophomore […]
UCLA gymnastics heads into Oklahoma matchup with high national rankings
The Bruins are dialing in. No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (7-0, 6-0 Pac-12) defeated then-No. 4 Utah (7-1, 5-1) on Saturday with its second straight score above 198. Junior Kyla Ross said she is confident the Bruins can make scores over 198 their new normal. “I’m really excited about this team,” Ross said. “We’ve found what […]
UCLA softball continues 14-game winning streak with string of tournament wins
The Bruins showed no mercy this weekend. No. 2 UCLA softball (14-0) won all five of its games this weekend at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, three of which were mercy-rule victories. The weekend was capped off with a no-hitter by freshman pitcher Megan Faraimo, her second of the season so far. “I really wasn’t […]
Gymnastics leaps ahead of No. 4 Utah to continue season’s win streak
The Utes’ student section covered its faces with newspapers during the Bruins’ performances. But the fans could not resist peaking their eyes out a few times to catch a glimpse of UCLA’s routines. No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (7-0, 6-0 Pac-12) handed No. 4 Utah (7-1, 5-1) its first loss of the season in front of […]
Gymnastics undaunted by Saturday meet despite 2-year losing streak to unbeaten Utah
The Bruins have not beaten the Utes in a dual meet since 2016. But coach Valorie Kondos Field said the team is unfazed. “We honestly are just having such a great time,” Kondos Field said. “I don’t even think we know who we’re competing against next.” No. 2 UCLA gymnastics (6-0, 5-0 Pac-12) will square […]
Bruin beach volleyball sets sail with 5-0 sweep of Cal Poly
The celebration of last year’s national title is over. “The takeaway from last year was a sense of confidence – that we can do this,” said coach Stein Metzger. “However, this is a totally new team, and we haven’t accomplished anything but one win.” No. 1 UCLA beach volleyball (1-0) cruised past No. 6 Cal […]